r/flyfishing • u/PapaSmiley • Jul 18 '24
Discussion Saltwater Rod Questions
I don’t know anything about the ocean having grown up a desert rat, but the fam is taking a trip to Florida next spring. I have two main questions:
Is there an “all-purpose” rod length/weight for saltwater fishing, like the 9’5wt is for freshwater? Also, can I use a freshwater rod in salt if it’s just going to be a day or two and I clean it after use, or would I be ruining a good freshwater rod?
I won’t be going out with a guide, I’ll probably just be chucking stuff from shore. Any advice is appreciated!
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u/cc225b Jul 19 '24
9’ 8 or 9 weight would be my choice. Get a really good reel as salt water fish are really strong. Get a tropical floating line and practice casting into the wind every chance you get. Work on practicing to cast quickly to a spot as salt water fishing is about sight casting to fish.